Monday, May 11
4:30-6 pm
Komansky Room
Students in Grades 5-8
Registration required: Limit 16
Steam Academy
Use design and engineering thinking to construct catapults that can launch pompoms as far as possible. Learn about the real-life function and purpose of catapults, potential energy, levers, and measuring distance. Working in teams, students will design, test, and refine their catapults to see who can build the most effective launcher.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected]
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy is a magnet STEAM-based middle school that uses Steam, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking. The end results are students who take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaborations, and work through the creative process. These are the innovators, educators, leaders, and learners of future generations.
This is a three-day program that takes place on April 14, 15 & 16. One ticket per attendee covers all three days.
Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15
PLUS a special workshop on Thursday, April 16 for all ages!
Join us in the Board Room for this three-day program: Two days of hands-on physics experiments and engineering, PLUS an interactive Chain Reactions & Creative Contraptions Workshop with Jay Mankita of Playful Engineers from 10-11:30 am on Thursday, April 16 in the Trefz Forum! Family and friends are invited to this free engineering extravaganza to wrap up the week.
This session is for Grades 3-5. Click here for the Grades 1-2 session.
This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND if we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver is to remain at the Library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected]
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Donate Now!
Trefz Forum
April 16: 10-11:30 am
Join us for a Make & Break engineering workshop! Participants will use a variety of materials and tools to build your own contraptions and spectacular chain reactions.
This program is designed for elementary school children. Families with younger children require adult attendance. All ages welcome. Registration required.
Children registered for the STEAMScene Vacation: Physics & Engineering Fun workshops are automatically registered for this event. Sign up for your age group here: Grades 1-2 & Grades 3-5
This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND if we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver is to remain at the Library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected]
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Donate Now!
This is a three-day program that takes place on April 14, 15 & 16. One ticket per attendee covers all three days.
Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15
PLUS a special workshop on Thursday, April 16 for all ages!
Join us in the Board Room for this three-day program: Two days of hands-on physics experiments and engineering, PLUS an interactive Chain Reactions & Creative Contraptions Workshop with Jay Mankita of Playful Engineers from 10-11:30 am on Thursday, April 16 in the Trefz Forum! Family and friends are invited to this free engineering extravaganza to wrap up the week.
This session is for Grades 3-5. Click here for the Grades 1-2 session.
This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND if we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver is to remain at the Library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected]
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Donate Now!
This is a three-day program that takes place on April 14, 15 & 16. One ticket per attendee covers all three days.
Tuesday, April 14 & Wednesday, April 15
PLUS a special workshop on Thursday, April 16 for all ages!
Join us in the Board Room for this three-day program: Two days of hands-on physics experiments and engineering, PLUS an interactive Chain Reactions & Creative Contraptions Workshop with Jay Mankita of Playful Engineers from 10-11:30 am on Thursday, April 16 in the Trefz Forum! Family and friends are invited to this free engineering extravaganza to wrap up the week.
This session is for Grades 1-2. Click here for the Grades 3-5 session.
This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND if we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver is to remain at the Library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected]
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Donate Now!
Registration required.
Meet us in the Board Room (#210) to build 3D scenes with Lego StoryStarters, which include a variety of characters and cool elements. Then using the Story Visualizer app, make your own comic!
This session is for Grades 3-5. Click here for the Grades 1-2 session.
This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance OR notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND IF we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver must remain in the library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected].
Higgins Room
February 17-February 18
Grades 4-6
2-3:30 pm
Classes are limited to 10 students. Registration is required.
Build and program robots with Lego EV3, with new challenges each day in this two-day program! Taught by Staples sophomore, Alexi Dalamagas.
LEGO MINDSTORMS Education EV3 Core Set is a hands-on, cross-curricular STEM solution that engages students by providing the resources to design, build and program their creations while helping them develop essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication.
This is a cumulative program; participants are requested to attend both sessions.
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This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance OR notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND IF we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver must remain in the library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected].
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Donate Now!
Brooks Place
Wednesday, February 18 -Thursday February 19
11:30 am-1:00 pm Grades 3-5
Classes are limited to 15 students. Registration is required.
For thousands of years, Indigenous communities in North America have been using various fibers to make and decorate everything from shelter, to fishing equipment, to clothing and works of art. Join an expert educator from the Institute for American Indian Studies to learn more about Native American history and culture while you make your very own woven projects out of natural materials.
This is a cumulative program; participants are requested to attend both days.
This session is for Grades 3-5. Click here for the Grades K-2 session.
This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance OR notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND IF we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver must remain in the library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected].
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Donate Now!
McCall Room, #216
Wednesday, February 18-Thursday, February 19
9:30-11:00 am Grades K-2
Classes are limited to 15 students. Registration is required.
For thousands of years, Indigenous communities in North America have been using various fibers to make and decorate everything from shelter, to fishing equipment, to clothing and works of art. Join an expert educator from the Institute for American Indian Studies to learn more about Native American history and culture while you make your very own woven projects out of natural materials.
This is a cumulative program; participants are requested to attend both days.
This session is for Grades K-2. Click here for the Grades 3-5 session.
This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance OR notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND IF we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver must remain in the library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected].
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Donate Now!
McCall Room, #216
January 8, Grades 1-2
January 15, Grades 3-5
Classes are limited to 12 students. Registration is required.
“Not all artists paint the same.”
We will review the defining elements of Impressionist and Modernist Masters in the whimsical book If Picasso Painted a Snowman by Amy & Greg Newbold and then let our inner artist shine. Create your own style of painting!
This session is for Grades 3-5. Click here for the Grades 1-2 session on January 8.
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This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance OR notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND IF we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver must remain in the library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected].
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The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Donate Now!
McCall Room, #216
January 8, Grades 1-2
January 15, Grades 3-5
Classes are limited to 12 students. Registration is required.
“Not all artists paint the same.”
We will review the defining elements of Impressionist and Modernist Masters in the whimsical book If Picasso Painted a Snowman by Amy & Greg Newbold and then let our inner artist shine. Create your own style of painting!
This session is for Grades 1-2. Click here for the Grades 3-5 session on January 15.
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This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance OR notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND IF we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver must remain in the library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected].
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The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Donate Now!
3-4:30 pm
McCall Room (#216)
Build and program advanced Lego WeDo Robots machines! A different project every month. Children will work in pairs.
Child MUST currently be in Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
This is a free program for those who attend. Because of the limited number of students, you will be charged $25 upon registration. Your deposit will be refunded less credit card processing fees upon attendance or notification of inability to attend sent to [email protected] a week before the program starts AND if we can fill your spot.
Registration is NOT transferable. A caregiver is to remain at the Library during the class.
Questions? Contact Margaret Pastel at [email protected]
The Library is pleased to be able to offer free programs and events through the generous donations of patrons like you. Please consider giving to the Library so that we can continue to offer events like this one. Your donation is tax deductible. Donate!
